Facilities Director

Facilities Director

Are you ready for an exciting leadership opportunity to oversee and enhance the City’s facilities and infrastructure?

The City of Sanford is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Facilities to lead the planning, operation, and maintenance of all non-school municipal facilities. This is hands-on leadership role for a facilities professional who enjoys solving complex problems, managing diverse projects, and working closely with a dedicated team to ensure safe, efficient, and well maintained City buildings and systems.

This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on the community while working in a stable municipal environment with a collaborative, skilled team.

As the Facilities Director, some of your key responsibilities will be as follows:

· Lead and manage all municipal facilities operations, including buildings, utilities, grounds, security systems, and equipment across all non-school facilities

· Oversee capital projects and facility improvements, including planning, design, bidding, construction, and contractor management

· Ensure safety, compliance, and regulatory readiness, leading workplace safety programs and managing inspections, permits, and audits

· Direct departmental operations, including budget development, staff supervision, planning, and day-to-day facilities management

· Collaborate citywide and externally, working closely with City departments, vendors, contractors and regulatory agencies to support efficient operations

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field along with a minimum of 5 years of facilities management experience will provide you with the essential groundwork for success. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, life safety, and regulatory requirements are needed for this position along with experience with construction/project management and contractor oversight. Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office, building management systems, and CAD software are required. Municipal or public sector experience preferred.

We invite you to seize this amazing opportunity to lead impactful projects that support essential municipal services. You will work with a knowledgeable and collaborative team in a challenging, hands-on leadership role with variety and responsibility. Enjoy the stability of municipal government with competitive benefits and the opportunity to shape the long-term condition and performance of City facilities.

*Please refer to the job description for detailed essential functions and requirements for the position

The City of Sanford offers a competitive salary and benefits and an environment conducive to personal growth.

Applicants are required to successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction to the City of Sanford prior to final hiring.

Application packets may be found on the City of Sanford website: www.sanfordmaine.org

*** Applications may be reviewed as received***

Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information will be rejected.

A City of Sanford Employment Application must be submitted with the above to:

City of Sanford

Human Resources Department

City of Sanford, Maine

919 Main Street

Sanford, ME 04073

Posting: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Deadline: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM

The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $81,738.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person